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State memorial service for Bob Hawke

Camera IconA memorial service will be held at the Sydney Opera House to honour Bob Hawke on June 14.

Former prime minister Bob Hawke will be honoured at a state memorial service at the Sydney Opera House on June 14.

"Bob was a political giant and a national icon - it is fitting that a public celebration of his life will be held at such an iconic and beloved Australian venue," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a statement on Friday.

The event will be televised from 11.30am and free tickets to attend will be available from noon on May 29 via the Opera House website.